Tempeh has an almost meaty texture and a strong flavor. The fried tempeh can be made ahead. It will keep up to three days in the refrigerator.Meal Plan: POP SOME FROZEN HORS D’OEUVRE–SIZE SPRING ROLLS IN THE OVEN TO SERVE ON THE SIDE. ...read more

Coconut milk and fruit are what distinguish Thai curries from their Indian and Asian cousins. Frozen mango cubes can be found in the freezer section of most large supermarkets and work well in this dish. ...read more

When making kabobs for a party, limit them to two or three ingredients. For a beautiful presentation, always consider color as well as taste and texture. Here, marinated tempeh, cherry tomatoes and bell peppers work together nicely, though you could also experiment with baked ...read more

30 minutes or lessA good source of protein, tempeh is also easy to prepare. But its crucial to steam it ahead of time to soften it.Meal Plan: Penne pasta tossed with prepared tomato-basil sauce and chocolate sorbet for dessert make great accompaniments. ...read more

Asian noodles have a tender texture that befits this delicately flavored salad. Soba are Japanese buckwheat noodles shaped like spaghetti, and udon are traditional Japanese wheat noodles shaped like linguine. Look for either in large supermarkets, natural food stores or Asian ...read more